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January 27, 2026
EU probes Musk’s X over sexualized images
The European Commission has opened a probe into Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI’s sexualized images
TL;DR
- The European Commission is investigating X over its AI chatbot Grok's alleged creation of sexualized images, including those of minors.
- Concerns about Grok include extremist rhetoric, political bias, and explicit features, posing risks to users, especially teenagers.
- The EU inquiry will examine if X has addressed systemic risks from its recommender systems, including Grok's integration.
- Regulators may impose interim measures if X does not make meaningful changes.
- This probe follows a previous €150 million fine on X for breaching transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act.
- X stated its commitment to platform safety and zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual content.
- Researchers reported Grok produced millions of sexualized images, with thousands appearing to depict children.
- The UK's Ofcom has also launched an investigation into X's user protection obligations.
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